On Friday, April 27 of 1984 we went visiting St. Gallen and went inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site Baroque Abbey and its equally high Baroque Library
In the morning, while Pieter went with Max to the mushroom farm, I joined Barbara to Appenzell for grocery shopping and buying some Appenzell cheese; famous from that region.
Had to capture this typical home...
It is the façade from HAMPI FÄSSLER APPENZELLER SENNENHANDWERK seven generations!
In the afternoon Barbara and Max, Pieter and I visited this UNESCO site for a guided tour.
Inside the Abbey of St. Gall and view to the high altar.
Abbey of St. Gall Baroque choir chairs...
Inside the Convent's Library
That was oh so impressive to see work as old as from the 8th century.
This library is one of the richest and oldest in the world and contains precious manuscripts on parchment.
Short informative 2:36 video Convent of St Gall (UNESCO/NHK) Click Watch on YouTube!!!
After our visit inside the Abbey and the library, Pieter captured me on Gallusplatz square.
To the left on the building you partly read the text GASTHOF SCHWANEN...
The huge tree I was standing next to is seen here in its full summer beauty.
Above you see very well the GASTHOF SCHWANEN and building that Pieter captured with me near huge tree.
Stay tuned for more...
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Hello Mariette, I especially admire the exterior of the Abbey. Instead of a confused mass of elaborate carvings, the building is overall rather chaste and elegant, and the carving confined to the top center of the facade, where it does the most good in defining and highlighting the building. I would love to visit the library. I formerly spent a lot of time in rare book libraries, and would love to view their holdings.
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Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes the Abbey of St. Gall does have a perfect exterior and gets highlighted in a perfect way.
The library is quite impressive and let's hope you ever will end up viewing it!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a splendid building. And so wonderful photos of all your travels. How lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteGod bless always.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and yes, those are indeed wonderful memories of mushroom friends being photographed.
Hugs,
Mariette
That abbey is spectacular, Mariette! How I would love to visit it one day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteYes it is quite an experience being there! You will manage to go there, if you really want to.
Hugs,
Mariette
Incredibly beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes it is and those ancient books are even more incredible.
Hugs,
Mariette
Tiene un hermoso edificio la Abadía. La fachada tiene una bella arquitectura y en su interior tiene adornos recargados , como corresponde al estilo barroco.
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Querida Antónia,
Delete¡Esta Abadía de St. Gall es una verdadera joya barroca! Nos encantó la visita guiada y también la biblioteca con sus antiguos tesoros.
Abrazos,
Mariette
Que linda igreja. Sonho em poder conhecer um dia lugares tão lindo.
ReplyDeleteObrigada por compartilhar. E obrigada pela visita.
Bjos tenha uma ótima semana.
Querida Anajá,
DeleteSim, este com certeza era um belo prédio para visitar! Vamos esperar que um dia você seja capaz.
Aproveite para visitá-lo...
Abraços,
Mariette
So beautiful. I love places with history.
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Dearest Christina,
DeleteExactly the same for both of us, anything related to history is of our interest!
Hugs,
Mariette
A bloody great post
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and that is only possible with images from such exceptional places.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh la! The Convent library is superb Mariette, I do love libraries. You have shown lots of amazing architecture here 💜
ReplyDeleteDearest Grace,
DeleteYes, the Baroque architecture is worthwhile looking at!
The Convent's Library sure earned its UNESCO status.
Hugs,
Mariette